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Jerry L. Peters
Mar 11, 2024
Peters, Jerry L., 87, of Springfield, passed away Monday, March 11, 2024 in his home surrounded by family. Jerry was born September 14, 1936 in Springfield, Ohio, the son of Charles and Leona (Carter) Peters. He was a veteran of the United States Army and later retired from International Harvester after 42 years. After retirement, Jerry loved spending winters...
Chad J. Koehler
Mar 11, 2024
KOEHLER, Chad J., 49, of Springfield, surrendered his soul to his Lord and Savior on Monday, March 11, 2024 at 3:11 am with his wife by his side. Chad had worked as a Tool & Die Specialist for Teikuro Corp. for 28 years. He was a United States Air Force veteran and a lifetime member and volunteer for the DAV...
Joshua Micheal Lee Downing, Sr.
Mar 10, 2024
Downing, Sr., Joshua Micheal Lee, 40 of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024. He was born in Springfield on May 16, 1983. Josh was a Notre Dame fan. He was a handyman who could build or fix anything. Josh loved many things, including motorcycles, working on cars, fishing, pool, cooking and coaching baseball. He also loved his...
Patrick E. Clemens
Mar 9, 2024
Clemens, Patrick E., 67, of Springfield. On Saturday morning, March 9th the clouds parted, and Pat was ushered into heaven by his brothers, Mike and Casey. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on February 13th, 1957, the middle child of the late Ed and Marilyn (Riley) Clemens. Pat was a 1975 graduate of Catholic Central High School and Wittenberg University. He...
Brian Joseph Peterson
Mar 8, 2024
Peterson, Brian “Petey”, 55 of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024. He was born in Springfield on April 3, 1968 the son of John E. and Theresa (Vance) Peterson. He was working as a chef at O’Reilly’s Pub in Columbus. Brian was a 1986 North High School graduate and an avid Notre Dame, Cleveland Browns and Cleveland...
Dorothy S. Berry
Mar 7, 2024
Berry, Dorothy Stella, 100, of Springfield, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 7, 2024. She was born September 29, 1923 in Barberton, Ohio, the daughter of John Hedge and Etta Mae (Forsythe) Powell. She was the youngest of seven siblings, all deceased. She attended Springfield High School and was a member of First Christian Church. She...
Amanda Marie Ray
Mar 6, 2024
Ray, Amanda (Mandy/Sis) Marie, born March 30, 1987, left this world fighting peacefully on March 6, 2024. As an exuberant and strong-willed child and teenager, Mandy attended St. Bernard grade school and went on to graduate from Southeastern High School. As a determined young adult, she continued her education and received a bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a minor in...
Wayne M. Vickers
Mar 2, 2024
VICKERS, Wayne M., 71, of Springfield, passed away on Friday March 2, 2024 at Mercy Hospital in Urbana, Ohio. He was born in Springfield, Ohio on June 7, 1952 the middle child of the late Wallace and Evelyn (Neal) Vickers. He was a devoted husband and loving father. In his early years he attended Clark Jr. High and Springfield High School....
Paula Jean Roesler
Mar 1, 2024
Roesler, Paula Jean (Weatherford), age 82, passed away peacefully in Springfield, Ohio, surrounded by her children on March 1, 2024. Paula was born October 1, 1941 in Waterloo, Ohio to Virginia and Paul Weatherford. Paula’s first marriage was to Chet Walthall in 1958, and second marriage was to Max Roesler, II in 1961. Paula had three children, Karin (Walthall) Thue,...
Richard Shane Bexfield
Feb 28, 2024
Bexfield, Richard Shane, 55, of South Solon, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024 in the Springfield Regional Medical Center. Shane was born October 10, 1968 in Springfield, Ohio. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Kimberly; and a son, Mason. He was a proud third generation Navistar employee who loved being a part of building America. Shane inspired love...
Anne Whalen
Feb 26, 2024
Whalen, Anne, 69 of Springfield, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024 at Drake Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was born in Springfield on February 1, 1955 the daughter of Edward J. and Margaret E. (Riley) Whalen. Anne was a 1973 graduate of Catholic Central High School and Bowling Green State University. She worked as Chief Probation Officer for...
Donald F. Abele
Feb 26, 2024
Abele, Donald F., 97, of Springfield, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024 at Springfield Masonic Community. Don was born September 6, 1926 in Springfield, Ohio, the son of John and Elizabeth (Cox) Abele. He was a 1943 graduate of Catholic Central High School, a dedicated, lifelong member of St. Bernard Church, and was a Printer with the Springfield News-Sun for...
Aaron Todd Coleman
Feb 25, 2024
Coleman, Aaron Todd, 54 of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024. He was born in Urbana, Ohio on July 9, 1969 the son of Michael James Coleman and Barbara Sue (Johnson) Russell. Aaron owned and operated Mad River Air in Urbana as a flight instructor and Commercial pilot. He also worked as a realtor for Real Estate II. Aaron...
James T. Gray
Feb 24, 2024
Gray, James T., 76 of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024 in his residence. He was born in Springfield on December 4, 1947 the son of George Thomas and Betty (Meehan) Gray. Jim was an electrician for I.B.E.W. Local 82 in Dayton, Ohio for 43 years. He was a lifelong member of St. Joseph Catholic Church,...
Frank C. Decker
Feb 23, 2024
DECKER, Frank C., 78, of Springfield, passed away Friday, February 23, 2024 in Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton. He was born July 26, 1945 in Springfield the son of Nicholas and Catherine (Hogan) Decker. He was a 1964 graduate of Catholic Central High School and a member of St. Teresa Catholic Church. Frank worked for International for 39 years before retiring....
Sean R. Tehan
Feb 22, 2024
Tehan, Sean R., 53, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024 in The Ohio State University James Cancer Center. Sean was born September 23, 1970 in Springfield, Ohio, the son of John and Connie (Shaffer) Tehan. Sean graduated from Southeastern High School and Wright State University, and worked at Gordon Foods for 26 years. He enjoyed taking cruises, spending...
Darrin Edward Anderkin
Feb 22, 2024
Anderkin, Darrin Edward, 58, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Darrin was born in Springfield, Ohio on June 9, 1965, to the late Edward and Joyce (Ross) Anderkin and resided in Springfield his whole life. He was a “Jack of all trades” and had the talent to fix anything and everything. He...
Gerold Dean Rose
Feb 16, 2024
Rose, Gerold Dean, 64, of Springfield, passed away Friday, February 16, 2024 in Allen View Healthcare Center. Gerold was born August 16, 1959 in Springfield, Ohio, the son of Chester and Osa Rose. Survivors include two children, Daniel Lee Rose and Emily Nicole Rose; six siblings, Lily Mae Alfrey, Virginia Mathers, Peggy Matthews, Gary Rose, Bill Rose and Bennie Rose; special...
Alan K. Wallingsford
Feb 16, 2024
Wallingsford, Alan K., 81, of Springfield, passed away Friday, February 16, 2024 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Alan was born June 16, 1942 in Clark County, Ohio, the son of Harold and Audrey (Purtee) Wallingsford. He retired from Navistar after many years and was a member of the Free & Accepted Masons. Survivors include three children, Heidi (Lee) Rudibaugh, Hilary...
Kimberly A. Wilke
Feb 12, 2024
WILKE, Kimberly A., 48, of Springfield, passed away Monday, February 12, 2024 in her home. She was born August 4, 1975 in Bellefontaine, Ohio the daughter of Kenneth and Clara (Feather) Hughes. Kim was a devoted wife and mother whose nurturing spirit was extended to scores of others throughout her lifetime, including the 17 years serving at Olive Garden....
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